40 upscale rooms in Vancouver, editor-picked. occasion rooms in Vancouver: destination kitchens for celebrations and visits. All Vancouver food.
Vij's ★ 4.9
south-granville · 3106 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W2
Vij's on Cambie Street has been Vancouver's reference modern Indian kitchen since 1994 under Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala, walk-in only and full-flavour.
Tip: Walk-in only, no reservations. Show up before 17:30 or after 21:00 to avoid the queue, or sit at the bar in My Shanti.
Burdock & Co ★ 4.7
mount-pleasant · 2702 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E8
Burdock & Co on Main Street since 2013 is chef Andrea Carlson's foraged-and-fermented kitchen, Michelin-starred in the 2022 BC guide, EnRoute Best New 2014.
Tip: Reservations on Tock open 30 days out; tasting menu sittings book first.
Kissa Tanto ★ 4.7
chinatown · 263 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8
Kissa Tanto on East Pender from chef Joel Watanabe and Tannis Ling is a Japanese-Italian room with a 1960s Tokyo jazz cafe feel, Michelin-starred 2022.
Tip: Reservations open 30 days out on Resy; Tuesday is the harder seat. The bar takes walk-ins for spaghettini and a Negroni.
Bao Bei ★ 4.7
chinatown · 163 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3
Bao Bei on Keefer Street since 2010 is Tannis Ling's modern Chinese brasserie, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022, the city's reference natural-wine Chinese.
Tip: No reservations; the bar walks in from 17:30. Sunday evening is the easier seat.
Maenam ★ 4.7
kitsilano · 1938 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5
Maenam on West 4th since 2009 is chef Angus An's modern Thai room, Michelin recommended 2022, the city's reference Bangkok-meets-BC kitchen.
Tip: Reservations on OpenTable open 30 days out; the bar walks in for pad Thai and a Tiger beer.
Anh and Chi ★ 4.7
mount-pleasant · 3388 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M9
Anh and Chi on Main Street is the sibling-run modern Vietnamese kitchen since 2016, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022, Vancouver's reference banh xeo and pho.
Tip: No reservations; walk-in line for dinner from 17:00. Weekday lunch is the easier seat.
Burdock & Co ★ 4.7
mount-pleasant · 2702 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E8
Burdock & Co on Main Street since 2013 is chef Andrea Carlson's foraged-and-fermented kitchen, Michelin-starred in the 2022 BC guide, EnRoute Best New 2014.
Kissa Tanto ★ 4.7
chinatown · 263 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8
Kissa Tanto on East Pender from chef Joel Watanabe and Tannis Ling is a Japanese-Italian room with a 1960s Tokyo jazz cafe feel, Michelin-starred 2022.
Bao Bei ★ 4.7
chinatown · 163 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3
Bao Bei on Keefer Street since 2010 is Tannis Ling's modern Chinese brasserie, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022, Vancouver's reference natural-wine Chinese room.
Tip: No reservations; the bar walks in from 17:30. Sunday evening is the easier seat.
Maenam ★ 4.7
kitsilano · 1938 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5
Maenam on West 4th since 2009 is chef Angus An's modern Thai kitchen, Michelin recommended 2022, the city's reference Bangkok-meets-BC room.
Tip: Reservations on OpenTable open 30 days out; the bar walks in for pad Thai and a Tiger beer.
Anh and Chi ★ 4.7
mount-pleasant · 3388 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3M9
Anh and Chi on Main Street is the sibling-run modern Vietnamese kitchen since 2016, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022, Vancouver's reference banh xeo and pho.
Tip: No reservations; walk-in line for dinner from 17:00. Weekday lunch is the easier seat.
The Keefer Bar ★ 4.7
chinatown · 135 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3
The Keefer Bar on Keefer Street in Chinatown since 2009 is Vancouver's reference cocktail bar, an apothecary-style room, Canada's 50 Best Bars perennial.
Tip: Walk-in only Monday to Thursday; weekend bookings open at the door from 17:00.
The Keefer Bar ★ 4.7
chinatown · 135 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3
The Keefer Bar on Keefer Street in Chinatown since 2009 runs Vancouver's reference late-night cocktail bar to 01:00, Canada's 50 Best Bars perennial.
Tip: Walk-in only Monday to Thursday; weekend reservations at the door from 17:00.
Burdock & Co ★ 4.7
mount-pleasant · 2702 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E8
Burdock & Co on Main Street since 2013 is chef Andrea Carlson's foraged-and-fermented kitchen, Michelin-starred in the 2022 BC guide, only 30 seats.
Tip: Reservations on Tock open 30 days out; the bar walks in for the small-plates menu.
Kingyo Izakaya ★ 4.6
west-end · 871 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L8
Kingyo Izakaya on Denman is Vancouver's reference modern izakaya since 2008, named one of Canada's best Japanese rooms by Air Canada's enRoute in 2014.
Tip: Lunch walks in. Dinner books on OpenTable a week out; the chef's counter takes the omakase.
Dachi ★ 4.6
strathcona · 2455 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z2
Dachi on East Hastings is a counter-style izakaya since 2018 with a deep sake list and seasonal fish, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022 and a Vancouver Magazine top.
Tip: Tock reservations open 30 days out; the counter walks in for the early seating.
Ask for Luigi ★ 4.6
strathcona · 305 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C4
Ask for Luigi in Railtown since 2013 is J-C Poirier's Italian handmade-pasta room, the same kitchen behind St Lawrence, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022.
Tip: No reservations; walk-in line from 17:00. The bar opens 30 minutes earlier.
Savio Volpe ★ 4.6
mount-pleasant · 615 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 3K5
Savio Volpe on Kingsway from chefs Mark Perrier and Paul Grunberg since 2016 is a Roman trattoria with a wood-fired grill, Michelin recommended 2022.
Tip: Reservations on OpenTable open 30 days out; the bar walks in for grilled antipasti.
Kingyo Izakaya ★ 4.6
west-end · 871 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L8
Kingyo Izakaya on Denman is Vancouver's reference modern izakaya since 2008, named among Canada's best Japanese rooms by EnRoute in the 2014 list.
Tip: Lunch walks in. Dinner books on OpenTable a week out; the chef's counter takes the omakase.
Savio Volpe ★ 4.6
mount-pleasant · 615 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 3K5
Savio Volpe on Kingsway from chefs Mark Perrier and Paul Grunberg since 2016 is a Roman trattoria with a wood-fired grill, Michelin recommended 2022.
Tip: Reservations on OpenTable open 30 days out; the bar walks in for grilled antipasti.
Ask for Luigi ★ 4.6
strathcona · 305 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C4
Ask for Luigi in Railtown since 2013 is J-C Poirier's Italian handmade-pasta room, the same kitchen behind St Lawrence, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022.
Tip: No reservations; walk-in line from 17:00. The bar opens 30 minutes earlier.
Dachi ★ 4.6
strathcona · 2455 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z2
Dachi on East Hastings is a counter-style izakaya since 2018 with a deep sake list and seasonal fish, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022 and Vancouver Magazine top.
Tip: Tock reservations open 30 days out; the counter walks in for the early seating.
The Acorn ★ 4.6
mount-pleasant · 3995 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3
The Acorn on Main Street since 2012 is Vancouver's reference vegetarian dining room, Canada's 100 Best top 30, the calendar Plant-Forward leader.
Tip: Reservations on Tock open 30 days out; the bar walks in for halloumi and a natural-wine glass.
Salmon n' Bannock Bistro ★ 4.6
south-granville · 1128 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G5
Salmon n' Bannock on West Broadway is Vancouver's only Indigenous-owned restaurant since 2010, run by Inez Cook, Eater Vancouver Restaurant of the Year 2023.
Tip: Reservations on OpenTable open 30 days out; the bar takes walk-ins for the bison and salmon plate.
Thomas Haas Chocolate and Pastries ★ 4.6
kitsilano · 2539 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2E9
Thomas Haas Chocolate and Pastries on West Broadway since 2009 is the Master Chocolatier's Vancouver branch, the double-baked almond croissant a calendar.
Tip: The North Van Park Royal flagship has the chocolate counter; Vancouver branch has tables for a quick croissant.
Prohibition ★ 4.6
downtown · 801 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1P7
Prohibition at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia is a speakeasy-style basement bar since 2012, classic cocktails and live jazz on Wednesday through Saturday.
Tip: Walk in from the side entrance on Howe Street; tables turn at 21:00 for the second seating.
Grapes & Soda ★ 4.6
south-granville · 1541 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1R1
Grapes & Soda on West 6th from chef Lucais Syme since 2015 is Vancouver's reference natural-wine bar, the sibling room to Farmer's Apprentice next door.
Tip: Walk-in only at the counter; the kitchen runs a tighter snack list than Farmer's Apprentice.
Caffe La Tana ★ 4.6
commercial-drive · 635 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W3
Caffe La Tana from chefs Paul Grunberg and Lucais Syme runs as a Roman daytime cafe and evening wine bar since 2019, Italian deep cuts and an amaro program.
Tip: Counter walks in for the antipasti and a glass; the back room books for the pasta tasting on Tock.
Bar Susu ★ 4.6
mount-pleasant · 209 East 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1J7
Bar Susu on East 6th from Andrea Vescovi since 2022 runs a natural-wine bar and small-plates kitchen, Vancouver's reference low-intervention pour list.
Tip: Tock reservations open 30 days out; the bar walks in early for an aperitif and a snack.
Como Taperia ★ 4.6
mount-pleasant · 201 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1M9
Como Taperia on East 7th from chef Daniel Olson since 2019 is a Spanish tapas and sherry bar in the Granville Brewing District, the sherry tap a calling card.
Tip: The sherry tap pulls Manzanilla and Fino direct from cask; the bar walks in for a glass and pintxo.
Kingyo Izakaya ★ 4.6
west-end · 871 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L8
Kingyo Izakaya on Denman runs the late izakaya service until 23:30, EnRoute Best Japanese in Canada perennial, the city's reference late seafood plate.
Tip: Counter walks in late after 22:00 most nights; the last dinner sitting is the calmer pour.
Dachi ★ 4.6
strathcona · 2455 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z2
Dachi on East Hastings since 2018 sits past the Downtown Eastside in a corner room with a 12-seat counter, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022 in the BC guide.
Tip: Tock reservations open 30 days out; the counter walks in for the early seating.
Kingyo Izakaya ★ 4.6
west-end · 871 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L8
Kingyo Izakaya on Denman since 2008 is the reference modern izakaya hidden in a residential basement room with sliding wood doors, EnRoute top Japanese.
Tip: Dinner books on OpenTable a week out; the chef's counter takes a separate omakase plate.
Salmon n' Bannock Bistro ★ 4.6
south-granville · 1128 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G5
Salmon n' Bannock on West Broadway is Vancouver's only Indigenous-owned restaurant since 2010, run by Inez Cook, Eater Vancouver Restaurant of the Year 2023.
Tip: Reservations on OpenTable open 30 days out; the bar takes walk-ins for the bison and salmon plate.
The Diamond ★ 4.5
gastown · 6 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7
The Diamond on Powell in Gastown is an upstairs cocktail bar with Maple Leaf Square views since 2009, a Hong Kong-inflected small-plate menu and a classic.
Tip: Walk-ins only; the upstairs bar window seats fill first. Tuesday evening is the calmer seat.
Key Party ★ 4.5
chinatown · 270 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G3
Key Party on Powell in Chinatown is a hidden basement cocktail bar since 2017, entered through a faux accountant's office, the city's reference speakeasy.
Tip: Reservations on the website; the door key code is texted the day of. Dealers' choice is the bar's standard.
The Mackenzie Room ★ 4.5
strathcona · 415 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G7
The Mackenzie Room on Powell in Railtown since 2014 is a heritage-room wine bar from chefs Alex Tung and Sean Reeve, BC natural-leaning list and small plates.
Tip: Reservations on Tock for the dining room; the bar takes walk-ins for a glass and snacks.
The Mackenzie Room ★ 4.5
strathcona · 415 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G7
The Mackenzie Room on Powell in Railtown since 2014 is a heritage-room wine bar from chefs Alex Tung and Sean Reeve, BC natural list and small plates.
Tip: Reservations on Tock for the dining room; the bar walks in for a glass and snacks.
Fable Kitchen ★ 4.4
kitsilano · 1944 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5
Fable Kitchen on West 4th from chef Trevor Bird is a farm-to-table room since 2012, Top Chef Canada finalist and the city's reference Kits neighbourhood pick.
Tip: Reservations on OpenTable open 30 days out; Sunday brunch books on Resy.
Lupo ★ 4.4
downtown · 869 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2R7
Lupo on Hamilton Street since 2008 in the heritage Mansion House is a Northern Italian dining room under chef Julio Gonzalez Perini, OpenTable Top 100 Canada.
Tip: Reservations on OpenTable open 30 days out; the bar walks in for the antipasti menu.